We are currently looking for a motivated, and creative individual to fill the position of Wells Engineer.
The base annual salary for this posted position is reasonably expected to range from $135K - $177K, with a target annual bonus of 15% of base salary and eligibility to participate in our long-term incentive program. Individual pay decisions are based on several factors, including education, experience level and relevant industry experience. Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match, Paid holidays, FSA, HSA.
Responsibilities: - Develop engineering designs, programs, and execution plans for drilling, completion, workover, and abandonment operations.
- Prepare detailed well cost estimates, authorizations for expenditure (AFEs), and economic evaluations.
- Perform engineering calculations, risk assessments, and technical studies to optimize well designs and operational performance.
- Support procurement activities by defining technical requirements and reviewing bids from service providers and contractors.
- Provide technical support during well execution, including troubleshooting operational challenges and recommending corrective actions.
- Prepare and lead post-well reviews, look-backs, and lessons-learned sessions to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct cost-correlation analyses and benchmarking to improve forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and support initiatives aimed at reducing well delivery costs and improving execution performance.
- Identify and implement best practices to enhance safety, reliability, and operational excellence.
- Collaborate with the Regulatory team to support preparation and submission of permits and other required documentation.
- Ensure well designs and operational plans comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, company standards, and industry best practices.
- Provide engineering support during regulatory reviews, inspections, and audits as needed.
- Maintain close engagement with field operations teams during critical phases of well execution.
- Conduct periodic visits to well sites to observe operations, evaluate performance, verify compliance with approved programs, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support field personnel by providing timely engineering guidance and technical expertise.
- Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including Operations, Production, Geoscience, HSE, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Finance.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and management summaries related to well performance, costs, and project status.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
- Strong understanding of drilling, completion, intervention, well surveillance, well optimization, and/or abandonment engineering principles.
- Familiarity with well planning software, cost tracking systems, and engineering analysis tools.
- Knowledge of California permitting processes and regulatory frameworks is desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Availability to support critical well operations outside normal business hours on an as-needed basis may be required.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in drilling, completions, workover, abandonment, integrated wells engineering, or oilfield service company.
- Experience with California well operations and regulatory requirements is preferred.
- Experience developing well cost estimates, AFEs, and post-well performance evaluations.
- Experience implementing engineering solutions using artificial intelligence (AI) a plus.
